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“Saint Misbehavin’: The Wavy Gravy Movie” is a new documentary by director Michelle Esrick, revealing the true story of cultural phenomenon Wavy Gravy, a man whose commitment to making the world a better place has never wavered. Wavy Gravy is known as the MC of the Woodstock Festival, a hippie icon, a clown and even a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. In Saint Misbehavin’ we meet a true servant to humanity, who carries his message through humor and compassion. The film weaves together intimate verite footage, reflections from an array of cultural and countercultural peers, and never-before-seen archival footage to tell a story that is bigger than the man himself.

The film features reflections on Wavy and his good works by members of the Grateful Dead, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and many other friends and associates.

Indiewire called “Saint Misbehavin’” “Perfectly executed and hugely entertaining;” Oscar-winning documentarian Michael Moore described the film as "Wonderful...a moving tribute to a man who today lives his life at the service of others. Everyone at my film festival loved this movie!"

“Saint Misbehavin’: The Wavy Gravy Movie” will be shown in week-long engagements in New York and Los Angeles beginning August 14th, as part of the “DocuWeeks” festival. In New York, the film will screen at the IFC Center;  in Los Angeles, at the ArcLight Hollywood Cinemas.

For showtimes and ticket info, click on the theater links above.